Tower 1005885 — Mikado, MI
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005885 — tower (type not specified) near Mikado, Michigan. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005885 is a 106 m (348 ft) tower near Mikado, Alcona County, Michigan. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jun 26, 1992. It is registered to SPECTRUM COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1005885 |
| Unique system identifier | 111158 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jun 26, 1992 |
| Registration issued | Nov 6, 1996 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | 91-AGL-0526-OE |
| FAA circular | 70/7460-1G |
| Painting / lighting spec | 3, 4, 5, 9 |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style A (9) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
SPECTRUM COMMUNICATIONS INC
Kalamazoo, MI
Location
- Address
- 3.2 KM SE 1.6 KM S OF MIKADO RD ON COVILLE RD
- City
- Mikado
- State
- Michigan
- ZIP
- 48745
- County
- Alcona County
- County FIPS
- 26001
- Coordinates
- 44.57833, -83.37778
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1005885 compared with others?
At 106 m, structure 1005885 is roughly in line with the 112 m average across the 34 structures registered in Alcona County. It is about 43% above the Michigan average of 74 m across 6,220 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 39% above that figure.
The supporting structure itself measures 105 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 106 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 213 m, which puts the top of the structure 319 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1005885, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Mikado in Alcona County, Michigan, at coordinates 44.57833, -83.37778, with the site address filed as "3.2 KM SE 1.6 KM S OF MIKADO RD ON COVILLE RD". Alcona County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 66th-largest count among the 83 Michigan counties with registrations, and 29 of them are marked constructed. Michigan as a whole has 6,220 registrations, the 8th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Lincoln, MI · 1222567, a tower at 311 m (canceled).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1005885 on Nov 6, 1996. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 4,538 in Michigan.
Who owns antenna structure 1005885?
The FCC record lists SPECTRUM COMMUNICATIONS INC of Kalamazoo, MI as the registered owner.
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
The registration cites FAA aeronautical study 91-AGL-0526-OE and FAA Advisory Circular 70/7460-1G, the FAA review of the structure's effect on air navigation. Its marking and lighting code, 9, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style A". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters 3, 4, 5, 9.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1005885?
Its registered overall height above ground is 106 m (348 ft), and 319 m (1,047 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1005885?
The registered owner is SPECTRUM COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Where is antenna structure 1005885?
It is located near Mikado, Alcona County, Michigan at 3.2 KM SE 1.6 KM S OF MIKADO RD ON COVILLE RD (44.57833, -83.37778). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jun 26, 1992.
What type of structure is 1005885?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Alcona County, MI?
Alcona County has 34 FCC-registered antenna structures, 29 of them constructed — the 66th-largest count among 83 counties in Michigan.
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Dataset updated . Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1005885, weekly bulk file.
About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1005885, Mikado, Alcona County, Michigan”, https://towercensus.com/towers/michigan/mikado-1005885 (data as of October 13, 2026).